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Tuesday, December 06, 2022A new law will require almost all contractors in California to carry workers’ compensation coverage, regardless of if they have employees or not. According to the author of the bill, State Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) the new law was necessary due to the tendency of many small contractors to claim they have no employees, when in fact they regularly hire day laborers or undocumented workers. Since a ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Construction Education & Training, Member News, Cornerstone Partner News, Business Tips, Advocacy and Legislation, Community, Marin Builders Association News
Friday, December 02, 2022Inflation. Lay offs. Viruses. This is all “bad,” right? Well…that depends on which part of your brain is running the show. Humans are wired for a negativity bias as a matter of survival. That voice is loud and fearful. We also have a quieter, positive voice that knows any outcome or situation can be turned into a gift or opportunity. In design and construction, you may be hearing about or even ...read moreCategories: Community, Member News, Business Tips
Thursday, December 01, 2022Aspirin 101Aspirin was invented more than a century ago. While this famous drug derived from willow bark has been replaced by acetaminophen and other medications as the preferred treatment for pain and inflammation, it remains the most widely used drug globally. Because aspirin thins blood, a low-dose (81 milligrams) can help prevent strokes and heart attacks by stopping blood clots from forming ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Cornerstone Partner News, Member News, Builders Corner, Community, Marin Builders Association News, Press Release
Thursday, December 01, 2022Child Start, Inc. is seeking Statements of qualification and Proposal (SOQ/P) from qualified architects to provide professional architectural design, and engineering services needed to display the architectural intent for the permitting and the construction renovation purposes of our existing school modular building approximately (7,000’), the accessory parking areas located at 1557 Myrtle Avenue, ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Project Bid Requests & Informal Bid Notices, Bid Opportunties, Community
Monday, November 21, 2022Please join us on "Open Enrollment Day" to meet with our Health Insurance Program Representative.Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 660 Las Gallinas Avenue San Rafael, CA 94903 The "Open Enrollment" period will take place from December 5th, 2022 through January 13th, 2023 and is your opportunity to make changes to the selection of plans that you offer your employees and to ...read moreCategories: Community, Builders Corner, Member News, Marin Builders Association News, Business Tips, Event Related
Friday, November 18, 2022By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc. End of year is rapidly approaching so now is the time to prepare for changes ahead. The rules for contracting are complex to start, so staying ahead of the curve is always a challenge. Let me share the burden as we have assisted contractors for decades. 2023 is just another year… The Contractors State License Board is always working on ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner
Tuesday, November 15, 2022We are already excitedly preparing for our delicious annual 2023 Crab Fest (back live and in-person!) on Friday, February 10, 2023. A formal announcement is coming soon, but early sponsorship opportunities are already available and will secure you tickets to this popular sell-out event! The sponsorship and underwriting options are limited and will be designated on a first-come, first-served ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Event Related, Community, Marin Builders Association News
Tuesday, November 15, 2022It is easy to underestimate the dangerous potential of electricity because its use is so common. However, electricity can cause burns, shocks, and electrocution. These hazards must be considered when working with equipment powered by electricity, working with electrical systems, or repairing broken energized equipment. Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to ...read moreCategories: Construction Education & Training, Member News, Business Tips, Builders Corner, Community, Cornerstone Partner News, Safety
Tuesday, November 15, 2022In accordance with the association Bylaws, the Board of Directors recently approved a slate of five individuals for election as officers of the Marin Builders Association beginning in January 2023. The Board of Directors unanimously approved this slate at the Board meeting on November 9, 2022. The following individuals are nominated for Board Officers in 2023: Name Position Member ...read moreCategories: Community, Member News, Marin Builders Association News, Press Release
Thursday, November 10, 2022With the 2022 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to examine the new legislation that will affect entities operating within the state. Summaries of key legislation are below, with relevant action items noted.Pay Data Reporting and Pay TransparencyPay Disclosures: SB 1162.Effective Date: January 1, 2023.This bill requires California employers with more than 15 employees to ...read moreCategories: Advocacy and Legislation, Business Tips, Builders Corner, Community
Wednesday, November 09, 2022SMART – Invitation to Bid for Railroad Signal Inspections, Testing, & MaintenanceSolicitation Contract No. FR-SV-22-009 Project Description: SMART is seeking sealed bids from qualified, licensed, and experienced contractors to perform FRA-required inspections, testing (monthly, quarterly, annual, 2-year, 4-year, and 10-year as applicable), and routine maintenance, including minor repair ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Project Bid Requests & Informal Bid Notices, Bid Opportunties, Community
Wednesday, November 02, 2022We would like to recognize and celebrate our wonderful REFERRAL PARTNERS!2022:Tom Eller, T. H. Eller Construction who referred Wilber Barrios, Make It Right Carpentry, Inc.Katharine Moodie, Cook Construction who referred Janine Aurichio, YES2YUM Life Styling (Special thanks to Katharine for donating her bonus to our Scholarship and Workforce Development Fund!)Robert Simmons, Bravo Restoration & ...read moreCategories: Member News, Community, Marin Builders Association News
Tuesday, October 25, 2022Pictograms were developed to simplify hazard communication on chemical container labels and safety data sheets (SDSs), regardless of manufacturer or country of origin. The pictograms are based on images and symbols employees throughout the world would recognize and understand.Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to download the complete training short in ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Cornerstone Partner News, Safety, Construction Education & Training, Member News, Builders Corner
Wednesday, October 19, 2022NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION CORPS (NBCC) - Marin ClassRequest for Services NBCC – Marin Class Program Coordinator This opportunity is available immediately. We are looking for a professional to provide services to manage and coordinate a construction training program for High School seniors and young adults in Marin County.DUTIES and EXPECTATIONS: Serve as the lead coordinator to advise other ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Construction Education & Training, Member News, Community, Marin Builders Association News, Press Release
Tuesday, October 11, 2022On Saturday, October 8th, 18 local students were celebrated for successfully completing a rigorous six-week course in basic construction. The Education to Career (e2c) Construction Training Program targets entry-level employment, providing the basic skills for success in the construction industry. In addition to technical skills, the program also includes career, financial and personal support ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Construction Education & Training, Member News, Advocacy and Legislation, Community, Marin Builders Association News
Tuesday, October 04, 2022Are you an existing client of Norcal PTAC who has only used our consulting services just a few times? Have you thought about becoming a client of Norcal PTAC, but never found the time? As a Norcal PTAC Procurement Specialist, I want to share with you what I think are some of the most overlooked benefits you can receive after becoming a client. And like all of our services, these are offered to ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Community, Member News, Bid Opportunties, Business Tips, Construction Education & Training
Wednesday, September 14, 2022Nearly all the workers’ compensation dual-wage class codes for the construction sector have increased as of Sept. 1, 2022. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved the recommendation by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) of California to increase the wage thresholds for high-wage workers.WHAT ARE DUAL-WAGE THRESHOLDS Dual-wage thresholds divide high and low-wage ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Cornerstone Partner News, Business Tips, Marin Builders Association News, Member News
Monday, August 22, 2022NEW! Free Member Resource for Navigating the Medicare Maze Most people become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Medicare is the government run health insurance for people age 65 and older, younger people with disabilities, and people with End Stage Renal Disease. Medicare can look like a complicated maze of choices, between Medicare Parts A–D, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Supplement ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Marin Builders Association News, Community, Member News, Cornerstone Partner News
Wednesday, August 10, 2022MarinHomeServicesGuide.com is an online local service directory created by retired electrical contractor Patrick Killian of San Rafael. After Patrick Killian retired as an electrical contractor, he was looking to find ways to help local home services companies in Marin. In response, he created the MarinHomeServicesGuide.com, an online directory site which lists almost all home service companies ...read moreCategories: Community, Business Tips, Member News, COVID-19 Resources
Thursday, July 21, 2022Running a business requires you to know or learn a lot of things that you might not expect. Business owners wear a lot of hats, and being able to keep them organized is key. Here are five organizational skills you should work on, to help make your business more efficient.Time Management No one enjoys working with people who can’t seem to finish a task in the time they said they would, or who ...read moreCategories: Construction Education & Training, Community, Business Tips, Builders Corner
Wednesday, July 13, 2022Top insurance brokers, No. 10: Alliant Insurance Services Inc.BUSINESS INSURANCE Matthew Lerner July 12, 2022 2021 brokerage revenue: $2.61B Percent increase: 46.8% Robust organic growth, fueled by buoyant commercial lines pricing and employee recruitment, and the acquisition of a large personal lines agency enabled Alliant Insurance Services Inc. to break into the Business Insurance ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Cornerstone Partner News, Member News, Community, Marin Builders Association News, Press Release, Builders Corner
Tuesday, June 14, 2022"Behavior Based Safety" (BBS) can have positive results when done correctly. In a successful BBS approach, everyone must be on the same page regarding the safe behaviors for all hazards present.To assure everyone is truly aware of the hazards and respective controls for each task, a simple process can be employed - Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).JHAs provide a simple outline of the Critical Behaviors ...read moreCategories: Cornerstone Partner News, Safety, Construction Education & Training, Member News
Monday, March 21, 2022Click the links below to view a current list of Liens & Completions published and provided by the County of Marin. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or contact Paula Krause ...read moreCategories: Liens and Completions, Builders CornerThursday, February 24, 2022Welcome to California SLCP (SB-1383) January 1, 2022: the inspections and fines associated with California SB-1383 (Short Lived Climate Pollutants) become Mandatory. January 1, 2020: Jurisdictions had the option to begin fining businesses using SB-1383 guidelines and many have. September 19, 2016: Governor Brown signed California SB 1383 Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016 in a statewide effort ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Green Building - Sustainability, Advocacy and Legislation, Community, Press Release
Thursday, January 20, 2022Click the links below to view a current list of permit reports published and provided by the County of Marin and the individual cities/towns including Corte Madera, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito and Tiburon. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or contact Gabriela Shea ...read moreCategories: Community, Permits, Builders Corner, Marin Builders Association News
Thursday, December 23, 2021Changing careers is a big decision. You might have friends or family members who have concerns about making such a choice. In a lot of cases, people worry because they don’t understand the modern construction industry or the amazing things you can do in it. Here are five myths and facts about starting a career in construction.Myth 1: You Won’t Make Enough Money Fact: Like most industries, ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Construction Education & Training, Builders Corner, Community
Thursday, November 11, 2021North Bay Construction Corps - Class of Marin addresses the high demand for construction workers in our community. This program enables students to explore a variety of construction related careers and prepares young adults for internship positions with local Marin Builders Association firms at the end of each class cycle. Made possible by the Mario Ghilotti Family Foundation, the Sausalito, and ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Construction Education & Training, Marin Builders Association News, Community, Event Related, Press Release
Thursday, October 01, 2020Have you ever met someone who knew exactly what they wanted to do in life from the time they were a small child? Some people are like that. They are practically born knowing where to go. For the rest of us, it’s important to find a good fit. But having a career is so much better when you know you can bring passion to your work. Here are five ways you can tell that your passion (and your future) ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Community, Construction Education & Training, Member News
Monday, August 10, 2020With the way that the economy has changed throughout the past 10-15 years, it’s not surprising that people are rethinking about how they consider starting a career. Getting a college degree used to be a popular option that would secure a good job. Now, not so much. Instead, you might be thinking about learning a trade that offers you a lot of upward mobility. But how soon can you start? Here’s ...read moreCategories: Community, Member News, Builders Corner, Marin Builders Association News, Safety.jpg)
Click here for Subcontractor Lien Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders Association and Dan McLennon of Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP.Reviewed and Updated March 2021Categories: Community, Liens and Completions, Marin Builders Association News.jpg)
Click here for General Contractors Lien Rights Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders Association and Board member Dan McLennon.Reviewed and Updated March 2021Categories: Marin Builders Association News, Community, Liens and Completions